Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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*To ISRAEL SHREVE
Philadelphia, February 21, 1795.
Sir: Your favor of the 7th. instt. came to my hands yesterday. And this letter will inform you that, as you have acceded to the terms on which I offered you my lands in Fayette County (by letter dated the 14th. of Jany.) I now consider the bargain as concluded, between us; but there can be no transfer on your part to any other, untill you are possessed of the legal title, and the first payment is made; But this need not restrain you from making conditional arrangements on this head, or with the tenants.
I will place all the Patents, and Surveys which relate to these lands, into the hands of Mr. Ross, before he leaves the City, which (if not detained by unforeseen events) will be early in next month for the purpose of legalizing the bargain, which, hence forward, as I have already declared, I shall consider as binding on us both; and have no doubt of its proving advantageous on your part as lands are rising in price. with esteem etc.
[H.L.]